My dryer isn't working. When I push the start button, it runs for a second or two and then stops. If I hold the button down, it will keep running but the second I let go, it stops. Any ideas on what the problem is?

This has been a big issue with this model, This Link:

[FIXED] Another Kenmore Dryer problem


When you order the control board, its always best to order the thermistor as well.


Jake

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Hi:
Thanks for the reply. Do you have an approx. cost of the parts? I have a repair guy coming out on Monday $45 to look at it. If it is reasonably easy to do, I'll see if I can get the parts and do it myself. I just spoke with Sears and there is a two wk wait for the parts. I did hold it down for a bit last night and realized that it isn't heating either. Does it all have to do with the same thing mentioned above? Can you be more specific with the parts? I don't see "control board" or "thermistor" listed in my repair parts list. Do tech's stock this stuff on their trucks? Thanks for your help! -Kim

Control Board Price HereThermistor Price Here

Yes most Sears techs have these parts, but they are marked up alot higher because of them having it on the truck.


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Hi Jake:
The cost to replace the control board and thermistor is more than expected. It doesn't make sense to fix it when I can just get a new one for $100 or so more. Is there a model that you recommend? My plan is to get one tomorrow. Thanks for any advice!

The Maytag, Admiral, Magic Chef are good brands.

Or any non-touchpad dryer, just control knobs style are still very reliable.

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My dryer starts and runs till it seems to reach a certain temperature then stops and won't restart till it sits ( cools ) a bit.
I do not see any burn marks on the board.I have taken the thermister out and I am going to try a new one , as soon as I can locat e one.
sometimes it will run through as normal, when this first started giving it a shove/ kick would resolve the issue.

Yup, possible thermistor problem.

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[QUOTE=Jake]Yup, possible thermistor problem

Replacing the Thermistor seems to have cured the problem.
I am glad it wasn't the controll board @ $ 116.00 . I would have thrown another $ 100.00 or so at it and got a cheap manual no frills dryer.

Thanks for the help.

Glad you got it fixed unhumen!

Thanks for the update,

Jake

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